Housing Action Plan

The City of Golden is seeking a qualified firm or consultant to conduct a comprehensive Housing Action Plan. The plan must include a summary report of the local government's progress towards addressing housing needs, a description of how the plan addresses regional housing needs, an assessment of the effect of existing zoning and density on dwelling unit development, and a plan to promote equitable and efficient development of dwelling units. The plan must also include a narrative analysis of historic housing barriers, a review of existing programmatic housing efforts, and an analysis of the city's existing Affordable Housing Trust Fund and Economic Incentive Fund. The selected firm or consultant will be expected to complete three primary tasks: information and data collection, public outreach and engagement, and production of a comprehensive Local Housing Action Plan. Some key aspects of the job include: • Conducting a comprehensive review of relevant studies and plans, including Housing Needs Assessments, Comprehensive Plans, and Zoning Codes • Developing a public outreach and engagement process that incorporates public participation and consideration for persons unable to attend meetings in person • Producing a comprehensive Housing Action Plan that includes detailed analysis, charts, and maps as applicable • Selecting three affordable housing strategies and one displacement mitigation strategy • Providing a structure and documentation to allow the City of Golden to provide an update on the Action Plan three years after adoption